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In this episode, we go back into the lab to discuss both sides of Ringo's 1971 single: "It Don't Come Easy" and "Early 1970." The A-side became one of Ringo's biggest hits and most identifiable songs, and the B-side can be seen as an open letter to his bandmates and what he hopes will happen after their breakup.

As before, we've made a Spotify playlist that contains most of the cover songs discussed, as well as the two songs under the microscope:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WfVc1GwfLaDKTHGqobhEB?si=yxz7t8jBTx6eO-RzXIiPGQ

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Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for us to answer -- we had a great time answering them! We talk about how we got into the Beatles, our favorite B-sides, why Chris doesn't (or does he?) like "The Word," and so much more. Enjoy!

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Ever heard of a clavioline? How about a jal-tarang or a wobble board? If not, then check out this episode where we choose our favorite notable non-rock instruments that appear on Beatles and solo Beatles songs. We've made a Spotify playlist in case you'd like to hear all these tunes in their entirety after listening:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0N1oCb99Gnh29wed33kAom?si=QvOFtqAQQB6hHKWdnvm68A

Also, for our next episode, we need your help! Send us any questions you'd like us to answer about the Beatles, our opinions about the Beatles, the show, or anything else you'd like to know. Send your questions to:

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by April 15 and we'll try to answer them!

We've danced around the topic before, but never dug deeply into the Beatles' 1964 album, Beatles For Sale. This album either gets overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten, but in our discussion we feel there are some songs that should definitely get a second look (and some that shouldn't). We hope you enjoy our discussion, and feel free to comment on our Facebook page, on Twitter @ivegotabeatles, or by email at [email protected].

In between episodes, we'll share some of the latest Beatles news and analyze all the happenings. In this show, we talk about the postponement of the Fest for Beatles Fans, an upcoming auction, Record Store Day, and some (possibly) exciting George news!

Info on the auction: https://www.juliensauctions.com/about-auction?id=321

The Rolling Stone article about Dark Horse Records/George's material: 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/george-harrison-dark-horse-label-olivia-harrison-dhani-harrison-interview-961427/

As of this recording, Record Store Day has been postponed to June 20, 2020 because of Coronavirus.

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In this episode we examine the life and contributions of Klaus Voormann, friend to the Beatles going back to the early 1960s. We discuss his bass playing, his famous artwork on Revolver and The Beatles Anthology, and talk about some of the varied and eclectic people he worked with.

Here are some links to info on Klaus, as well as a Spotify playlist of his great bass playing:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_Voormann

 

https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/klaus-voormann/

 

https://www.voormann.com/

 

https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/interview-klaus-voormann-discusses-his-lifelong-musical-and-artistic-association-beatles

 

Klaus Voormann's Album Covers

 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dHLWX0ZPKQH8G81L9qVJK?si=A85eIPrdTWKalSuMRoiZcg

 

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Intro/Outro music: "For You Red" by David Thurmaier and Jacob Souders

In this episode, Dave interviews author and critic Tim Riley, who is best known for his books on the Beatles (Tell Me Why) and John Lennon, as well as his new Beatles textbook co-authored with music theorist Walter Everett. You will hear about each of Riley's books, including the new text, as well as his thoughts on other areas of interest for Beatles scholarship. Enjoy!

 https://timrileyauthor.com

https://www.amazon.com/What-Goes-Beatles-Their-Music/dp/0190213175/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=what+goes+on+beatles&qid=1582127195&sr=8-2

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In this episode, we reflect on our 150 episodes thus far, and discuss some new format changes that will be taking place in our desire to broaden the reach of the show. These changes will allow us to keep doing what we do, but with even more content and platforms.

Then, we rank the 13 canonic Bealtes albums and discuss how we came up with the rankings. Do you agree with us? Do you think we have it all wrong? 

Thanks for all your support and for listening all these years, and we look forward to continuing to connect with you in all our upcoming episodes!

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We're excited to share our discussion and analysis of George Harrison's 1970 album All Things Must Pass, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Because the album is so big and epic, we've decided to do our review in two parts, and this episode covers the first disc/record. We talk about the album, songs, the recording, the Phil Spector influence, and much more. Share your thoughts on All Things Must Pass here:

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Happy 2020! Join us in our first episode of the year as we dig into the last Wings tour of the UK in 1979, with a specific look at the set of gigs they played in Glasgow, Scotland. Paul and his "Back to the Egg" band are in great form, having fun and playing tightly together. We discuss the diverse setlist which includes some surprises, our disappointment that Wings basically ended after these gigs, and of course, we comment on Paul's usual hilarious pre-song banter.

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